Recent reports predict that, barring any changes, the Social Security program will become insolvent--no longer able to pay promised benefits in full--around the year 2030, well within the retirement years of the baby boom generation.
The high-yield debt market (junk bonds) is a major sector of the financial industry, with more than $600 billion traded annually, and interest in the market is on the riseFeatures the insights of Marty Fridson (Fridson Vision), Sam DeRosa (CSFB High-Yield), Peter Tufano (Harvard University), and Darrell Duffie (Stanford University), among othersIncludes models for analyzing probabilities of default and recovery
DISCOVER the SECRETS to ATTRACTING and RETAINING AFFLUENT COUPLESFact: A startling 70 percent of widows fire the couple's financial advisor within one year of the death of their spouse--the main reason being that the advisor had failed to develop a trusting relationship with both partners.
Time-tested strategies for a powerful portfolio from one of today's top retirement experts-Daniel WildermuthHow to Keep and Grow Your Retirement Assets explains common causes of portfolio mismanagement, describes the high-cost results from it, and offers ways to dramatically improve portfolio creation and management.
Addresses newly exposed weaknesses of financial risk models in the context of market stress scenariosThis will be the definitive book for readers looking to improve their approach to modeling financial risk
A DISCIPLINED STRATEGY FOR AVOIDING MAJOR DOWN MARKETS AND PARTICIPATING IN BULLISH MARKETSYour financial advisor's strategy to buy-and-hold a diversified equity portfolio sounded good.
The second edition of this authoritative textbook continues the tradition of providing clear and concise descriptions of the new and classic concepts in financial theory.
Features expertise from an international team of 35 contributors, including Moorad Choudhry, Panikos Teklos, and Tamar FrankelProvides much-needed, timely information for institutional investors and professional portfolio, asset, and hedge fund managers as the fallout from the credit bubble continues to plague the institutional finance sectorIncludes important discussion of new risk management techniques and standards, including Basel II
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The Definitive Guide to Fixed Income Securities-Revised and Updated for the New Era of InvestingFor decades, The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities has been the most trusted resource in the world for fixed income investing.
How new and fast-proliferating mutual funds and ETFs can put a backbone in your portfolioUntil recently, only the very wealthiest individual investors have been able to access the alternative strategies that major institutions rely upon to help them reduce portfolio risks and meet investment targets.
A revolutionary new alternative-investment approach that protects investors from another meltdownHigh-net-worth investors are allocating about 20% of assets into alternative investment strategies up from 3% in 2000Walker was named one of Barron's 2009 Top 1,000 Advisers and one of the Top 25 Wealth Advisers by the Philadelphia Business JournalHe worked for Alex.
The world's most respected trading technician explores price patterns-today's hottest trading topicThe use of price patterns is changing the face of technical analysis and trading.
A comprehensive, practical guidebook to bonds and the bond market Speaking directly to the practitioner, this thorough guide covers everything there is to know about bonds-from basic concepts to more advanced bond topics.
Ten Leading private investors share their secrets to maximum profitabilityIn The Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital, the pioneers of the industry share the investing and management wisdom they have gained by investing in and transforming their portfolio companies.
How to collect big profits from a volatile options marketOver the past decade, the concept of volatility has drawn attention from traders in all markets across the globe.
GENERATE A STEADY STREAM OF INCOME--USING THE MONEY YOU ALREADY HAVEYou don't need to be ultra-rich or even moderately wealthy to look toward your nest egg for income.
The trading strategies of legends Jesse Livermore, Bernard Baruch, Gerald Loeb, and more provide ways to triumph in the marketToday's bookshelves are so laden with Johnny-come-lately experts, eager to sell their knowledge to any and all, that it's sometimes hard for traders to know which way to turn or whom to trust.
The revised, updated edition of the popular guide that helps you save thousands at tax timeHow to Pay Zero Taxes 2015 provides simple strategies that are sure to save readers money--this year, next year, and beyond.
Interactive exercises and trading guidelines for using today's most strategically advanced "e;event-trading"e; techniqueHigh-profile events and announcements can cause tremendous swings in stocks and sectors, and often point out tremendous opportunities to investors who know how to read them.
The first real-world guide for training equity research analysts-from a Morgan Stanley veteranAddresses the dearth of practical training materials for research analysts in the U.
Overcome debt, make smart money decisions, and build a financially secure futureDo you support your family, pay your taxes, get the bills done on time and yet still struggle to achieve financial security?
Everything you need to know for long-term stock-market success-with critical new information about indexing, ETFs, and 401(k)sFrom one of today s most respected authorities on stock investing, Winning the Loser s Game explains how you can avoid common traps and succeed in today s volatile markets.
